“My response is I don’t see it as disrespect at all,’’ he said. “I see nothing more American than standing up for what you believe in. I see nothing more patriotic than peaceful protests when things are frustrating and upsetting.'
First MLB player to kneel during national anthem applauds Giants, Gabe Kapler for shining light on injustice
“Looking forward to live sports,’’ Trump tweeted, “but any time I witness a player kneeling during the National Anthem, a sign of great disrespect for our Country and our Flag, the game is over for me.’’and Mike Yastrzemski issued statements after kneeling saying they were showing no disrespect to the flag, military or country, but wanted to simply bring awareness to the social injustices in the country.
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